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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1895

Page

2

Theindicate r Cras EK Westville Thrusday News 1895

The Westville newspaper notes the 1895 September 4 issue with editor notices and rates. It reports on Grand Recorder Isaacs figures for Indiana Knights Templar, a Coxey Browne affair, a new Utah star added to the national flag, and political commentary on the coming 1896 election. It also covers dress evolution with bloomers, Russia vs United States wheat yields, Corbett divorce, Kentucky and Ohio Democrats woes, and Indiana drought impacting crops.

United States Utah New York Sun Russia Cleveland Corbett Jim

Indians Should Work Says Indian Schools Head

N Hailman superintendent of Indian schools told a Southwest teachers convention that no Oklahoma tribe needs government aid, advocating self support through labor. He warns against educating Indians only to return to lazy homes and predicts a shift to a lump sum appropriation for self sufficiency.

W. N. Hailman Southwest Oklahoma Arapahoe Indian Office Congress Commissioner of Indian Affairs

The Benefits of Hard Times in September Forum

Edward Allinson critiques the "second and third class" undertakings exposing speculative bubbles and inflated industries. He argues hard times punish the unworthy, while some working people gain a larger share of rising wealth, predicting future welfare and heavy taxation impacts on a machine-using nation.

Edward Allinson

History of grain and the grain trade world

A description of H. M. Greene & Co. History of Grain and the Grain Trade of the World notes its color illustrations from Thebes and hieroglyphic threshing song, with ancient to modern coverage and an offer of free copies to U.S. millers and grain dealers. Irrigation trends in 1890 census and projections for 1900 are discussed as key future developments in American agriculture.

H. M. Greene & Co Thebes Greece Rome Antioch Venice New World Philippines Antwerp United States H. M. Green & Co

Visit Wo A Punsky Boot and Shoe Store Soon

Foot wear shoppers are urged to visit the new boot and shoe storefront run by Wo A Punsky. The note promotes the store as a destination for footwear needs.

Wo. A. Punsky

Barnum and Bailey Exhibit Shifts to Two Chicago Sites

The Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth arrives in Chicago for two weeks under canvas after the Coliseum collapse. Week one September 2 to 7 features two daily performances at 25th Street and South Park Avenue near Cottage Grove. Week two September 9 to 14 moves to the old West Side baseball park at West Harrison and Loomis streets with easy access provided by the Metropolitan L Van Buren Harrison lines West Madison cable and Adams Center car routes.

Barnum and Bailey Chicago Coliseum 25Th Street South Park Avenue Cottage Grove Avenue Old West Side West Harrison and Loomis Streets Metropolitan van Buren Harrison Street Madison Street Adams Street Center Avenue

Harvest Excursions 1895 Wabash Low Fares

Wabash Railroad announces low excursion fares for 1895 with trips from all stations on August 29 September 10 and September 24 to the west northwest south and southwest. From August 12 the Alida Chicago fare is 95 cents single and 1.50 round trip limited to days from sale. Apply to nearest Wabash ticket agent for full details.

Wabash Alida Chicago E. J. Horton

Conference Program Schedule September 10 16

A multi day conference program lists sermons services and anniversaries from September 10 to 16. It includes addresses by Rev. W H Hickman Rev J W T McMallen Rev W C Davidson Rev C H Payne Dr H A Gobin and Bishop Merrill among others with events on September 11 13 14 15 and 16 including missionary sermons deaconess work Freedsmen’s Aid anniversary Epworth League anniversaries and church extension society addresses.

W. H. Hickman D. D Merril B. O J. W. T. McMallen W. P. McKinsey Freedsmen Aid Southern Education J. C. Hartzell Church _Extension Society A. J. Kynett J. H. Hull The Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Epworth League L. H. Kindig S. Beck Woman's Home Missionary Society

Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised As Blood Purifier

Readers report cures and praise Hood's Sarsaparilla for preserving health by keeping blood pure and organs in good condition. The medicine is described as a great blood purifier and preventative for serious illness.

Hood

Hood's Pills Become Favorite Cathartic Item

Hood's Pills emerge as the preferred laxative among testers with the public price set at 25 cents per box.

Hood

Local Notes and Social Tidings From Westville Area

Neuten Henry repairs cider mill. School started last Monday with Mr Louden teaching. A dance is planned at Mr Sarver's Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Ed Jardine welcome a baby boy. Ed wears a broad smile. Miss Florence Beach visited Miss Ida Frame at Burdick last Saturday. Nelson Barnard and family spent Sunday at Hale Williams Westville. Miss Mamie Dole of Chicago visited Miss Cora Bliss last week. A man thrown from a carriage at Jacob Link's is now using crutches. Frank Links has a new organ as piano and organ agents abound. Mr Ferguson of Jackson Center returned home from Pennsylvania. George Deny and John Lumpkin of Wayne Co visiting Orlando Barnard's. They traveled five days, delayed by Miss Allie Lumpkin of Farmland. Lela Jordan spent last week with Miss Clara Palk at Valparaiso. Willie Perry and two Chicago companions arrived at Richard Hill's Sunday morning after departing Chicago Saturday night on bicycles.

Louden Frank Links Ferguson Jackson Center Pennsylvania George Deny John Lumpkin Wayne Co Orlando Barnard’s Allie Lumpkin Farmland Nelson Barnards Lela Jordan Clara Palk Valparaiso

Westville School Opens Monday and Tuition Due

The Westville School Board announces the school will open Monday September 16. Out of town patrons paying tuition for the first quarter in advance receive a certificate of admission from T C Reynolds, treasurer. H C Miller, Secretary.

School Board of Westville T. C. Reynolds H. C. Miller

Wrights Celebrate Fortieth Wedding Anniversary

On Friday August 30, Sir and Mrs. M. I. Wright marked forty years of marriage with about fifty relatives and friends attending a surprise celebration. Two willow rockers were left as mementos. Attendees included J. W. McLellan and family of Valparaiso, J. T. Forbes and wife, Jackson Forbes, T. H. Forbes and H. W. Forbes and families, N. Petit and daughter of Coburg, J. R. Petit of Haskell, Watson Wright, H. M. Wright, G. W. Loomis and daughter of Kansas City, Wilson Lee and daughter of Nebraska, Elizabeth Hixon, Misa E. Koontz, Ralph Hixon and Mary Burner, Jake Herrold and daughter, Orange Burner and family of Westville, Fay Long and family of Wanatah.

M. 8. Wright J. W. McLellan Valparaiso J. T. Forbes Jackson Forbes Mary Burner Jake Herrold Orange Burner Westville Fay Long Wanatah

Cured by Witch Hazel Salve, Winneshiek County

Mr A A Snyder of the Winneshiek County Poor Farm reports Robert Leach healed a large running leg sore after months of medical care using De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve two boxes. He claims it is a sure cure for piles. Blanks for deeds and mortgage available at the Indicator office.

A. A. Snyder Winnesheik Co. In Robert Leach de Witt E. T. Scott

Uniforms Urged for Indiana Veterans at Louisville Encampment

Indiana G A R circulates guidance urging old soldiers to wear a blue blouse dark trousers and black slouch hat with gilt cord for the Louisville national encampment. Gen Lew Wallace and Gen McGinnis pledge to attend and James Whitcomb Riley plans to read The Hymn of Peace.

Indiana Department Louisville Grand Army Lew Wallace Montgomery County Indiana Kentucky Henry Watterson Pittsburg General McGinnis Indianapolis James Whitcomb Riley Ohio River W. M. Cockrum Indiana Chickamauga Chattanooga Chicamauga Cockrum E. O. McCormick Big Four Indiana Soldiers and Sailors’ Monument Gen. Knefler McCormick Auten Post South Bend George F. Root

New Boot and Shoe Store Warranty Statement

All shoes bought at the new boot and shoe store are warranted to give satisfaction. Wo. A. Punsky.

Wo. A. Punsky

Sheep Destroying Dog Pack Routinely Ravages Township

Trustee Wolfe reports eighty one sheep killed and forty two maimed in less than a month. Cost to the dog fund amounts to 245.50, with the fund now 40 short of nothing. A single gang of dogs is suspected to roam county lines toward the township east border. Attempts to shoot the dogs have failed. Flocks of Sibbell Miller Norris Sellers and Hiski are affected. Editor Mauger praises Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as merited and staple. sold by E T Scott.

Wolfe Samuel Sibbell Charles Miller Joseph Norris Nelson Sellers Steve Hiski John G. Mauger The Sunbeam Seligman Grover Cleveland Bufalo N. Y Chamberlain E. T. Scott

Lake Shore Railroad Targets Tramps with Harsh Tactics

The Lake Shore Railroad plans a stern response to tramps found on freight cars. Special officers will deter wandering vagabonds with rough handling if needed, though not being thrown from moving trains. Officials defend the move as a necessary measure to curb the nuisance.

Lake Shore Railroad Company Lake Shore

DeWitts Colic Cure Stops Severe Stomach Pains

E T Scott reports DeWitts Colic and Cholera Cure instantly and effectively ends severe griping pains of the stomach and bowels.

DeWitt E. T. Scott

Prompt settlement of accounts after store sale

In a terse notice the seller states that after disposing of a drug and grocery store they seek prompt settlement of all accounts. If cash is unavailable they will require a note for payment.

Patent marketing and envelopes offered by L Bagger Co

An advertisement promotes patent filings with easy terms and free examinations. It invites sending drawings and descriptions to L. Bagger & Co in Washington DC. Also mentions printed name address envelopes, discounted Phen at the Indicator office, and a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad round trip sale Coburg to Chicago for $1.20. It includes cholera warning and DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure.

L. Bagger & Co. Atty’s Washington, D.C Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co Coburg Chicago

Royal baking powder leads in World's Fair tests

The World's Fair Tests showed no baking powder so pure or so great in leavening power as the Royal.

Two Lives Saved By Dr King’s New Discovery

Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City ill was told she had consumption and had no hope, but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. Mr Thomas Eggers of 139 Florida Street San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold and nearly consumed, then one bottle cured him in two weeks. Free trials at E T Scott’s regular sizes 50c and 1.

Phoebe Thomas Junction City E. T. Scott's

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